Medication Storage practice test: free Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) questions

Sample Practice Questions for Medication Storage

1. Question 1Ref: PTCE Content Outline — Patient Safety: Medication Storage

   A technician notices that a bottle of amoxicillin suspension requires refrigeration after reconstitution. If it has been left at room temperature for 48 hours, what should the technician do?

   ADiscard the medication and notify the pharmacistBReturn it to the refrigerator and use it until the expiration dateCShake it vigorously and dispense it to the patientDPlace it in the freezer for one hour before dispensing
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   Correct Answer
   A. Discard the medication and notify the pharmacist

   Correct — When a reconstituted antibiotic suspension that requires refrigeration has been stored at room temperature beyond the allowable time (typically 24 hours for most formulations), the medication should be discarded due to potential loss of potency and risk of microbial growth. The technician should notify the pharmacist, who will determine the appropriate course of action, which usually includes preparing a new batch for the patient.